216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807030004
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST 2022“Gayl Jones’s work represents a watershed in American literature."—Imani PerryLegendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exileGayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morriso...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 55%
funny 26%
mysterious 24%
emotional 22%
tense 17%
adventurous 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm
216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807030004
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST 2022“Gayl Jones’s work represents a watershed in American literature."—Imani PerryLegendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exileGayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morriso...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 55%
funny 26%
mysterious 24%
emotional 22%
tense 17%
adventurous 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm